Joy In Learning Preschool, Columbia

Joy in Learning has been providing childcare services to children and their families since 1983. For close to 30 years, Joy in Learning has been in business to serve the needs of working families by offering quality child care in a home-like environment. At Joy in Learning, we believe that our centers will serve as a basic support for the family. Our role is to enhance and expand the parents relationship with the child through a program rich in tolerance, encouragement and acceptance. The objectives of the Joy In Learning Child Care Centers are to: - Demonstrate, through example, opportunity and informal conversation, the Joy inherent In all Learning. - Provide an atmosphere of respect and caring for young children and each other. The ultimate goal is to enhance the childs self esteem while facilitating his or her potential for optimal personal development. - Schedule a balanced day of activity, rest, nourishment, and creative involvement. - Supply materials and equipment conducive to learning about self, family, community, environment, math and science, music and art, literature, and architecture The Columbia Center is open from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The center accepts children from 8 weeks to 10 years of age. It is currently licensed for 97 children. Joy In Learning provides two snacks per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Children bring a lunch from home. If it requires heating, the staff can accommodate.